Chosen
How to say it: CHOH-zun · /ˈtʃoʊzən/
English word-name meaning 'selected, destined'; a virtue name carrying spiritual and intentional overtones.
Chosen was the 484th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 641 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 35-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #125 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #484 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 641 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,154 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×35 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #125 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Concentrated in recent decades, Chosen counts as a modern newcomer. Holding its peak in the 2020s, it is expected to move higher.
What goes with it
Breathy and open, Chosen feels strong and creative. Braven offers a similar bold style.
Nicknames
- Chose
Honouring a Chosen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chosen is about 1 in 174.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Chosen
- Chosen Jacobs (born 2001)American actor, singer
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